MazuGrid
Cleaning Urban Waterways with Swarm Robotics & AI
Reimagining clean water infrastructure by harnessing AI-powered aerial and aquatic drones to detect, collect and analyze urban water pollution in real time
Our Mission
Over 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans annually. Urban rivers are the main entry point.We're tackling the silent crisis of waterway pollution in cities. By combining AI, robotics and environmental data, MazuGrid enables smarter, faster and scalable solutions for keeping rivers, canals and ports clean.Currently in development in Hamburg, we are preparing for a pilot in 2026.Our goals:
Clean urban waterways using drone swarms
Monitor pollutants and biodiversity in real time
Collaborate with cities, ports, research institutions and communities
How It Works
MazuGrid combines multiple layers of innovation:Aerial & Aquatic Drones
Coordinate in swarms to locate and remove wasteAI-Powered Waste Detection
Trained on local datasetsEnvironmental Dashboard
For city departments, port authorities, NGOs and research institutionsCircular Recovery
Collected materials analyzed and returned into recycling streamsWe provide a web-based dashboard that helps partners monitor, measure and plan their waterway clean-ups more effectively
Where We Are Now
Currently in early development & stakeholder alignment phase but we are building momentum fast. Here's where we stand:We've defined the system architecture for a real-time AI-powered drone platform to clean and monitor urban waterways. Our focus is on:
Coordinated cross-domain drones (UAVs + USVs)
AI-based waste detection and classification
Modular environmental dashboardEarly partners in discussion include:
NABU Hamburg
Hamburg Innovation
Hamburg Aviation (Windrove)
Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA)
Potential NGO, port and city pilot partners
MVP Development (Q3 2025 - Q1 2026)
We'll be developing a functional MVP to demonstrate in real environments by:
Finalizing drone integration and AI model training
Testing real-world conditions (e.g. water reflection, turbidity)
Integrating a dashboard to visualize waste hotspotsWhat’s Next
Execute small-scale pilot in Hamburg (Q2–Q3 2026)
Launch citizen science and city partnerships
Expand internationally with cities, ports and clean-tech alliances
Why It Matters
Plastic waste in ports and rivers is increasing. Clean-up is manual, costly and reactive.MazuGrid helps cities, ports and NGOs:
Detect, classify and collect waste faster
Map pollution hotspots
Reduce clean-up costs
Track environmental KPIs and report progress
Stay Connected
We’re looking for:Co-founders in hardware, AI or sustainabilityPilot partners in city planning, environmental NGOsFunders & advisors supporting clean-tech innovationWhether you're in robotics, embedded systems, urban policy or care about clean water, let’s talk.